Pioneer Ohio Coal Operator Dies at Murray City
Logan Feb 17 Joseph Albert Mitchell aged 1 2 pioneer Ohio coal man died at his Colum Center home He and his father the late John McCullough Mitchell opened the first coal mine at Murray City Ohio They also ran mines in southern Ohio and were in coal business at New Straitville and Shawnee for several years Jack Spence began duties as fireman custodian of the courthouse Friday morning replacing Henry R Rowe Bolden returns to aid Spence for a few days
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Logan
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Joseph Albert Mitchell
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Colum Center
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Ohn
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New @traiteville
Shawnee
Jack Spence
Henry Rrovey
George Bolden
Spence
New Vicks Antiseptic Cuts Gargling Costs in Half
The Vicks Vorstone Antiseptic launches a five million trial bottle program to prove its quality and save consumers money. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, it promises mild strength for daily use and wide applications from gargling to mouthwash.
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Vicks VapoRubern
Vicks Chem
Mrs. Clara Brashares Dies in Delaware After Long Local Ties
Mrs. Clara E. Brashares widow of Rev. Isaac M. Brashares died at her Delaware home at 11 30 A M Wednesday. A native of Hocking County she was daughter of J C McBroom. Survived by children Josef Brashares W E Brashares Dayton Grace Methodist pastor Rev Charles W Brashares Jessie Florida Minnie Layton in Delaware. Funeral and burial set for 1 50 PM Saturday in Delaware. first family death in years.
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Hocking County
J. C. McBroom
Alien RK. McBroom
Minerva Wolfe
Laurelville
Josef Brashares
Enterprise
W. C. Brashares
Lakewood
Charles W. Brashares
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Dayton
Jessie Florida
Cleveland
Mark Mitchner
Fanwood
New Jersey
Minnie Layton
Delaware
Young Logan Wife Succumbs Thursday
Mrs. Dorothy Nell Canty 18 wife of Attorney Joseph J. Canty died at home on North Mulberry Street at 3 30 a m after a three month illness. She recently returned from Columbus hospital where she underwent surgery. Liver disease was given as cause. Besides her husband she leaves her parents Mr and Mrs J F Krinn near Logan and a sister Miss Delphine Krinn. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Logan
Delphine Krinn
War Relief Funds Divided Among Three Legion Posts
Hocking County War Relief Association trustees announce funds will be divided among Murray City Laurelville and Logan American Legion Posts. Officers include James Smart president M J Cole treasurer Harry H Wright secretary William Armstrong and the Rev Co F Lauer former local clergyman now in Belifonte Pennsylvania.
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Hocking County War Relief Association
American Legion
Murray City
Laurelville
James Smart
M. J. Cole
Harry H. Wright
William Armstrong
Laureiviile
Co. F. Lauer
Belifonte
D A R Chapter to Meet in Colonial Costume Gathering
Logan report shows Governor Worthington Chapter members to assemble February 22 at 4 PM at Mrs Anthony Toerner South Mulberry Street Attire requested colonial or old fashioned clothing Committee planners include Mrs Toerner Mrs Fred Carpenter and Miss Emma Weastenhaver Columbus hospital bulletin states Mrs Lester V Risch resting well after a Tuesday admission with her husband Mr Risch making a second trip to Columbus Thursday
Orchestra formed for American Legion Charity Minstrel
Logan announces an orchestra organized under Melvin Harbarger to perform in the American Legion Charity Minstrel. Members include Morton Epstein Loren Long Robert Rochester John Sanderson Edgar Hillyer Max Keller Roy Loomis and Miss Dorothy Myers.
Mrs E O Pettit Hosts Social Circle Meeting
Logan residents gathered at East Main Street home of Mrs E O Pettit for a social circle afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs C A Richey and Mrs M H Cherrington during contests, with Mrs J D Yorum attending as a guest. Dinner followed at Moore's restaurant.
Fire Victims Buried in Single Oak Grove Grave
In Logan on February 17 the final rites were held at St Matthew Lutheran for Alexander A. Spraker and his wife and two children, Youngstown fire victims. The bodies were taken to Oak Grove Cemetery in three hearses and buried in a single L shaped grave, with extra workers added to prepare the site.
Trucks To Haul Wood For Needy Families In County
Logan reports five county trucks were placed at disposal to haul wood for fuel to aid needy families. Falls Township trustee William Mamek donated a wood pile on his farm as the source. A separate fire incident damaged a storage barn used by Ben Epstein for baled waste paper. firemen extinguished it quickly after children playing with matches are believed responsible.
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Falls Township
Ben Epstein
Joe Mounts
Motherwell Avenue
Mildred Rainer Improves After Illness in Logan
Logan on February 17 reports Mildred Rainer who had been ill for two weeks and feared with pneumonia is now improved.
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Mias
Mildred Rainer
Senior High Operetta The Gypsy Rover March 16
The Gypsy Rover is the annual Senior High operetta to be staged March 16 in the new auditorium under Miss Minnie Louise Bowen. Cast includes Charles Floyd Dorothy Franks Joe Gompf Joe Gabriel Marjorie Brandt John Kleinschmidt Virginia Goss Nell Schwenke Fritz Ambrose Kenneth Bright Paul Lunsford Kenneth Beery Lewis Arnold Arlene Carr Carol Walburn Ruth Bliss Ned Webb Robbie Brandon Tommy Campbell Tommy Grooms and a mixed chorus of girls and boys.
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Ruth Bliss
Ned Webb
Robbie Brandon
Tommy Campbell
Tommy Grooms
Conkle Golden Anniversary Celebrated in Rockbridge
In Logan on February 17 Mr and Mrs F W Conkle of Rockbridge marked their golden wedding after 50 years. He is 73 and a senior member of Rockbridge Milling Company with 14 years in the business. Their daughters are Mrs E L Unger of Benton Township and Mrs F J Kuhn of Rockbridge. they have six grandchildren.
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Logan
F. W. Conkle
Rockbridge
Logan optometrists speaker at zone meeting
D C Reynolds of Logan attended the Ohio State Optometrists Society zone meeting in Columbus on Thursday evening where an educational program featured him as a speaker.
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Logan
D. C
Chauncey Mine 25 Idle First Time in 2 Weeks
Chauncey Mine No. 25 of the New York Company is idle today, the first stoppage in two weeks. Twelve mines in the district are operating, including Carbondale, Luhrig, Black Diamond, Poston No. 6, No. 2&5, No. 267, No. 119, No. 107, No. 219, No. 28, No. 24, and No.0.
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Poston
J T Faces Glouster In Revenge Showdown
Glouster hosts Jacksonville Trimble High School tonight in a key basketball clash. The J T squad seeks revenge after a previous loss at their gym, while Glouster aims to make it two straight wins as large hometown attendance expected.
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Past Noble Grands Club Valentine Meeting at Conway Home
The Past Noble Grands Club met at Mrs. Ira Conway's home in Jacksonville on Tuesday night with president Mrs. Mary Kalt presiding. The valentine box was opened and guests received valentines. Winners in two contests were Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. Dunlevy with consolation prizes to Mrs. Kalt and Mrs. Davis. new member Mrs Joe Watson was welcomed.
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Reverend Miles Hoon to preach at Bishopville Church
The Rev. Miles E. Hoon of New Marshfield will preach at Bishopville Church next Sunday with sermons on The Like of Obedience in the morning and The Faithful Sayings in the evening. Sunday School begins at 9 30 and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. The preacher will also speak at Wise in the afternoon after Bible school. The Loyal Women's Class meets tonight in the church classroom along with the Loyal Men's Class for song practice.
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Miles E. Hoon
New Marshfield
Bishopville
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Birthday Party for Jeny Clair Sprague is Held at 72 May Avenue
Mrs. A. R. Sprague hosted a seven year old birthday party for her daughter Jeny Clair on Thursday from 3 to 5 pm. Guests included Betsy Bailey Betty Ann Phillips Sylvia Mae Schuler and others with Miss Mabel Carr as a special guest and Mrs. A. D. Phillips assisting.
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May Avenue
Jeny Clair
Betsy Bailey
Betty Ann Phillips
Sylvia Mae Schuler
Betty Lou Meade
Sally Link
Anna Mae Miller
Ann Peden
Katherine Mae Schioss
Harriett Jean Heck
Sylvia Mae _ Schuler
Elaine Hess
Doris Elkins
Catherine Quidor
Jane Quest
Annabell White
Maxine Cooper
Margaret Ann Sprague
Mabel Carr
East Side School
A. D. Phillips
Birthday Party for Chester Baughman Honors Valentine Day
Chauncey February 17 Mia Winnie Baughman hosted Chester Baughman’s sixth birthday at Mill Street home on Valentine Day from 4 to 6 pm. Games and contests pleased the group with prizes to Charles Harvey Courtney Wanda Bumgardner Jerry Parry Junior Leiber and Johnny Gretz. Mrs. Baughman assisted by daughters Mary Louise and Bessy Bell served refreshments as Chester received gifts. Attendees included Jo Ann Jimmie Hodge Leiber Jr. Dicky Leffiter Dwight Ferrer Mary Helen Sweeney Marilyn and Geraldine Parry Bobby Fouty Wanda Bumgardner Glenn Kenneth Russell Evelyn Mae Dicky Joe Smith Jimmie Johnny and Billy Gretz Charles Harvey Isabelle Marguerite Courtney Odell Taylor Florence Ann Osborne Donna Mae Skinner.
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Mia
Winnie Baughman
Mill Street
Chester
Charles Harvey Courtney
Wanda Bumgardner
Jerry Parry
Junior Leiber
Johnny Gretz
Cheater
Jo Ann
Jimmie
Hodge Leiber Jr
Dicky Leffiter
Dwight Ferrer
Mary Helen Sweeney
Marilyn
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Bobby Fouty
Glenn
Kenneth Russell
Evelyn Mae
Dicky Joe Smith
Johnny
Billy Gretz
Charlies Harvey
Isabelle
Marguerite Courtney
Odell Taylor
Florence Ann Osborne
Donna Mae Skinner
Greens Run Taylor Ridge Contest Near Tie
The Bible Schools of Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Church of Christ saw rising interest with 20 percent growth at Greens Run and 40 percent at Taylor Ridge, ending last Sunday with a near tie in total points, just one point separating them per Pastor Rev. G. B. Courtney. Local social notes list visitors including Mrs. Winnie Baughman and Chauncey family guests from New Marshfield and Mary Bailes of Albany, plus Hazel Leffler and Charles Leffler of Columbus visiting Chauncey. Dr. C. N. Sanders of Millfield visited Columbus. In Brazil, Columbian forces near the upper Amazon prepared to advance on Leticia, a jungle port held by Peruvians, per frontier reports.
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Taylor Ridge
Winnie Baughman
Chauncey
Susan Baughman
Carrie Sidders
New Marshfield
Mary Bailes
Albany
Hazel Leffler
Columbus
Charles Leffler
Kenneth Lewis
C. N. Sanders
Millfield
Para
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Amazon
Leticia
Ohio University Band Elects New Officers
The Ohio University Band announces new officers: Richard Kelley of Athena as president, Brooks Franks of Wooster as vice president, Fred Segrist as secretary, and Richard Wagner as treasurer, following recent elections.
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Richard Kelley
Athena
Brooks Franks
Wooster
Fred Segrist
Richard Wagner
Meeting at Ath ens Grange Hall postponed due to illness
sickness of officers from Rome Grange prevents attendance at Pomona Grange work causing the Ath ens Grange Hall meeting to be canceled for Monday night with no new date set yet.
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Priscilla Needle Club Hostess Posts An Afternoon
Mrs. Bart Davidson hosted the Priscilla Needle Club at 152 North Congress Street with seventeen members and five guests including Mrs. Florence Myers of Logan. An elaborate buffet supper followed at 5 PM and the next meeting will be the Annual Guest Meeting at Mrs. Arthur Boyles’ home in March. Mrs Julian M. Snyder, visiting from London, has been guest of Gordon K. and Mrs. Bush and recently visited Robin Hill after staying with Mrs. Edwin Jones in Jackson.
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Priscilla Needle Club
Ene
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Logan
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Marian Bush
London
England
Gordon K. Bush
Jackson
Edwin Jones
Katharine McKee
Robin Hill
Mrs. John Lax Dies at Hebbardsville at 65
Mrs. John Lax 65 died Thursday at the family home on Ath ens Albany Road Hebbardsville after a brief illness. She was widow of county commissioner John W. Lax. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m at Alexander Presbyterian Church near the home. Survived by two sons Edwin B Robinette Toledo Fred V Robinette Detroit and daughter Mrs Herbert Carbaugh Chase Eleven grandchildren and two brothers Charles Bolin Bolins Mill and Frank Bolin Akron.
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Hebbardsville
Athens-Albany
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Edwin B. Robinette
Toledo
Fred V. Robinette
Detroit
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Chase
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Bolins Mill
Frank Bolin
Akron
Athens Ohio Surveyor Office Costs Fell Low Per Capita
State Auditor Joseph Tracy reports Athens County's surveyor office ranked among the lowest per capita costs in Ohio. With a population of 44 175, Athens spent 13 cents per person on general maintenance, indexing, and upkeep, among the lowest in the state. Other counties ranged from Meigs at 15 cents to Gallia at 20 cents, with Washington at 40 cents.
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Glouster Educator Promoted to Columbus High History
Paul Andrew, former Glouster High principal now teaching at McKinley Junior High in Columbus, is promoted to history teacher at Columbus North High School. Ohio University graduate. brother of Mrs. E. E. Munden of Glouster. Hollister schools thank Parent-Teacher Association for library donations.
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McKinley
Columbus
Columbus North High School
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Final council meeting set for 7 o'clock in Glouster
GLOUSTER, Feb. 17. The final meeting of the month of the city council will be held tonight at the city building at seven o'clock.
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Glouster
Backache and Kidney Health Advice
The kidneys act as scavengers, filtering poisons from blood. Distress signs include back ache, low mood, drowsiness, and frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom. To restore kidney function, drink plenty of pure water and obtain Anurie, a diuretic by Dr. Pierce at the nearest drug store.
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